Welcome to my blog created on Mother's Day 2010, after receiving a Stage3 breast cancer diagnosis. I posted daily for one year through "cancer camp." If you are a new member of the Sisterhood of Cancerous Breasts, I bow to you Sister, you may want to read from the beginning. If you are already a Follower, thank you Dear Reader, for your sweet company. Come in, make yourself comfy, and I will tell you a story. with love and faith, Writergirldreams

Saturday, August 13, 2016

We all have them.The broken places.Broken by heartache or tragedy or life's disappointments.The broken places that are our familiar.They often cause us to hold on to people or things or ideas or behaviors that do not serve our highest self.We all have them.The broken places.Do not be afraid of your broken places, nor avoid them or be ashamed of them.Every broken piece brings with it a lesson, an opportunity, wisdom.

Take these pieces, all the shards and remnants of your sacred life, and arrange them into the mosaic that is your story. Make it pleasing and beautiful to you.I have foundthat the broken placescan be transformedinto blessed placesif you let Goddo the mending,and the weaving,and the creating.

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Hello dear Reader. Happy Summer to you. Happy Relay for Life of Vallejo!

This morning I walked in my sixth Relay as a six year advanced stage breast cancer Survivor. Breast cancer sucks folks, and cancer treatment too, but I'm still kickin it, celebrating, remembering, and fighting back.

Kim Cooper and me!

This Lady right here! It's all her fault! It's all her fault she invited me to Relay after my cancer diagnosis. It's all her fault I found hope on a high school track. It's all her fault I was nominated as a 2012 Hero of Hope. It's all her fault I spoke at Relays all over the bay area and made so many survivor friends! It's all her fault that @vallejorelayforlife changed my life, gave me hope when I needed it most, and kicked MY FIGHT into high gear! It's all her fault and I can never thank her enough! Love you Kim Cooper!

Adam and Zac Clay, my sons, supporting their Mama this morning.

First Relay summer of 2010, in chemo. Now I'm 6 years cancer free!

We sure missed this girl this morning, my son Adam's fiance' and high school sweetheart, Cara Hansen.

Our last Relay together

When you were in remission, and we were flying high, both survivors.

The unthinkable happened when Cara passed away after a three year battle with leukemia. She was only 23 years old. We sure missed you Girl this morning, and every day without you.

When cancer happens, it happens to the whole family and it is devastating. Relay for Life is the largest fundraiser for cancer research, support and education for cancer peeps, and all kinds of programs including Hope Lodge providing lodging for families whose loved one is in treatment. When I needed answers, they were there. When I needed hope, they were there. When I needed to make difficult treatment decisions, they were there. I am grateful to the American Cancer Society for all the support I received in the days after my diagnosis, and going forward.

It's not too late if you'd like to donate towards my Relay goal this year, just click on the link! your donation is well worth the money spent, and is tax deductible. Thank you!

ACS Relay for Life, Vallejo

When problems are seen as opportunities, adversity seen as a good education, and the belief that every single thing that happens in your life is connected to a larger unfolding good, no more problems, just transformation, embracing this fragile glorious imperfect life where every step, even the wrong step, is on the path and leads to growth and grace. So chill baby. You got this. writergirldreams